BY DOD FRASER FOR THE GULF CONSERVATION ALLIANCE
“If there is better tarpon fishing in the world than can be had at Boca Grande, I have never heard of it.” A.W. Dimock, 1907
In 1885, W.H. Wood…
After a full moon earlier this week seen here from the south end. The moon will be waning for Halloween. Weather is in the 80s, with 70s at night.
H Wetzel photo
When the Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board meets Nov. 4, it will include hurricane recovery plans by the Gasparilla Island Water Association. The plans include repurposing the old tank along R…
Above, Diane and Cheryl Archer, fans of the Gasparilla Island State Park. Photo by Garland
Last spring, the State of Florida began the process of revising all of the park plans in the southwest…
Increasingly, we will be faced with a choice, whether to keep the oceans for wild fish or farmed fish. Farming domesticated species in close proximity with wild fish will mean that domesticated fish…
From first catch to captain
Will Waterhouse knew he wanted to fish for a living when he was only eight years old living in Westchester County, New York.
“My family started coming here in like…
Saturday evening was wet, but the Whidden’s 100 anniversary fish fry was great.
It was wonderful to see locals of all ages gathered to celebrate Whidden’s Marina’s century celebration. The Boca G…
Sofia Shank (above), Will Cross and Cole Lindsey (right) attended the Student Leadership Academy Cross Country Meet at Suncoast Community School in Sarasota.
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